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I don't think Gavlaa posts anymore , Dameo , but you could try sending him a PM , it might just pop up in Gavlaa's emails ? . 😃

Well that sounds marvellous , no towing a boat on a trailer / putting a dingy on your car roof rack , and then having to store everything . Will you be able to do what Elmo has asked , i.e. use a boat to run your rigs out , bait up , and generally search for Carp ? Oh , what about getting a Jolly Roger 😁

Nick is Father Christmas ? 😲 . Don't tell your Girls , Elmo . 😁

" I need to get a life jacket and do my boat safety induction ASAP, as it would appear no one is using a barrow to get to swims. I need to get a life jacket and do my boat safety induction ASAP, as it would appear no one is using a barrow to get to swims. I need to get a life jacket and do my boat safety induction ASAP, as it would appear no one is using a barrow to get to swims. " The boating does sound exciting , are the boats provided or do you have to bring your own complete with outboard motor ? ; I'm guessing Nick has to barrow all his gear around unless he has Sky pulling an adapted sled 🤔 .

Aah , Keeping It Simple ! . I can't remember if it was Yonny , or Emmcee that said something like " get a bait you are confident in , a rig you are confident in , and then all you have to think about is location . " find the fish and present a bait to them that they want on a rig that resets itself , and bingo ! . So if I know the theory how come I'm not catching ? . 😢

So Elmo what do credit your wonderful session to , the pedicure and manicure that your girls gave you before you left home ? . Or is it because of your deep thinking and inquisitive mind ? . Congratulations ! . ✌️

Hi Emmcee I was looking on Facebook yesterday and I came across a crazy looking Mirror Carp called " Bling " from Black Swan ; have you ever come across Bling ? . Sorry if you've already mentioned Bling in this post as I haven't found time to read it all . 😃

Hi Elmo . As I understand it , you are supposed to leave the fish 2 weeks after they have spawned before fishing for them again , as the fish will be in vulnerable condition , and need some quiet time to build their strength back up . Your recon. session plan could work though , as not all carp spawn every year ? , and if you are fishing in deeper water far out from the margins ? . 😃

Hi , Commonly . Oh to have a memory ! , I'd forgotten about your exciting project . As you say , go forth and enjoy ; maybe Nick knows if spawning time on a huge reservoir means you get a chance to view some of the stock close up and personal ? . 😃

I fished Friday night into Sat. morning , and the water temp was over 18C . I didn't see any spawning behaviour i.e. fish chasing / following each other , but here in Suffolk spawning time cannot be far away . Maybe you fellas could have a back up water you could go to if your first choice water is suddenly shut while the fish spawn ? . 😃

Elmo , the 2nd photo , my Wife wants to know " does he look at his Wife like that ? " . Oh , also my Wife thinks you look a little like Ross Kemp . 😁

Thanks very much , GP 😃

Hi Blue . Do you have the JRC X Lite Recliner ? . 😃

I will be very interested to read about what glasses the pair of you end up with . I wear varifocals with 2 different colour clip ons for sunny days , and they're from Specsavers ; I'll go and sit on The Naughty Step , or Reflection Step ? , now . 😔

Aah , I thought you were going to end up married to the lovely Linda . 😁

Hmm , I wonder how I can read an extract from Winterwalk before I commit to buying it ? . 🤔

Hello Blue I also love Chris Yates's books , the only one I struggled with is Nightwalk , but I'll try again one day . 😃

Thanks , fellas . I won't waste time trying to tie the rig then . 😃

Hello everyone I stumbled across the above rig on a Gardner video , has anyone tried it please ? . I hate tying rigs , so I guess I'm looking for an excuse not to bother with this one ! . 😁

Thanks very much for all your help , Mufty . I'm thinking when we are allowed back fishing the lakes where I go are going to be manic , so I'll need an alternative to ledgering for Carp . 😃

Thanks , Mufty , that's a lot bigger hook than I would have thought , but you're the one that's having success so I'll follow your lead . Many thanks . 🙃

Thanks , Mufty . What hook would you recommend please ? . 😃

If I understand you , Carpepecheur , you use an inline lead ( 2oz. ? ) tie on a link ( semi stiff , coated braid ( ? ) , with a No. 8 ( ? ) Ring Swivel , then thread the Pop Up on , tie on your hook ( a curve shank ( ? ) and add the shot tight up to the Pop Up . 😃

Yes thanks , Carpepecheur . 😃

That does sound fun , Mufty . So 1 1/2 t.c. rod , 6lb or 8lb line sz. 10 hook ? - I'm hoping this is what you use as I've already got these bits . 😁